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https://oig.hhs.gov/
Abbreviation
HHSOIG
Agencies
Department of Health & Human Services
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United States

What to Report to the OIG Hotline
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General's (OIG) mission is to protect the integrity of HHS programs as well as the health and welfare of program beneficiaries. In doing so, we rely on complaints by HHS employees, contractors, subcontractors, grantees and subgrantees (i.e. whistleblowers) who report fraud, waste, abuse or mismanagement in HHS programs. We also review and investigate reports of whistleblower retaliation. If you would like more information on what kinds of complaints our OIG investigates, please visit our website at https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/before-you-submit.asp. There you will find a list of things you should know before submitting a complaint to the OIG. If you would like more information on the types of whistleblowers protected by the OIG, please visit our whistleblower protection page at https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/whistleblower.asp. If you are a whistleblower and wish to report fraud, waste, abuse or mismanagement in HHS programs, or you wish to report whistleblower retaliation, please visit our Hotline at https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/index.asp.
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
  • Issues about Medicare policy, coverage, billing claims or appeals
  • Lost or stolen Medicare card
  • Allegations by HHS employees of discrimination on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion or sexual preference
  • Allegations by employees or applicants concerning prohibited personnel practices; or Hatch Act violations
  • Appeals of administrative decisions made by HHS agencies, grantees or contractors, including Medicare payment decisions and contract or grant awards
  • Appeals of judicial decisions by federal or state courts involving HHS programs
  • Complaints of failure to safeguard medical information, i.e. HIPAA violations
  • Customer service complaints involving HHS employees, grantees or contractors
  • Allegations of identity theft unrelated to HHS programs
  • Disability fraud
  • SNAP/Food Stamp Fraud
  • Self-Disclosures
Hotline Page
https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/index.asp
Whistleblower Protection Page
https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/whistleblower/?utm_source=oig-home&utm_medium=oig-gfx…

National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Results in Charges Involving over $1.4 Billion in Alleged Losses

National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Results in Charges Involving over $1.4 Billion in Alleged Losses
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National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Results in Charges Involving over $1.4 Billion in Alleged Losses For Further Information, Contact: Assistant U. S. Attorney Valerie Chu (619) 546-6750 SAN DIEGO – A strategically coordinated, six-week nationwide federal law enforcement action has,,,

Gloucester County Man Charged with Fraud for Role in Healthcare Conspiracy

Gloucester County Man Charged with Fraud for Role in Healthcare Conspiracy
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Treatment Facility Owner Sentenced To Federal Prison For Health Care Fraud

Treatment Facility Owner Sentenced To Federal Prison For Health Care Fraud
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Treatment Facility Owner Sentenced To Federal Prison For Health Care Fraud Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven has sentenced Marcus Lloyd Anderson (36, St. Petersburg) to one year and a day in federal prison for health care fraud. As part of his sentence, the court also entered a,,,

Georgia Genetic Testing Laboratory to Pay up to $200,000 to Resolve Anti-Kickback Statute Claims

Georgia Genetic Testing Laboratory to Pay up to $200,000 to Resolve Anti-Kickback Statute Claims
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Bristol, Tennessee Man Sentenced for Healthcare Kickback Scheme

Bristol, Tennessee Man Sentenced for Healthcare Kickback Scheme
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Three medical professionals charged with distributing 'massive quantities' of controlled substances from 'pill mill'

Three medical professionals charged with distributing 'massive quantities' of controlled substances from 'pill mill'
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Orlando Cardiologist Pays $6.75 Million to Resolve Allegations of Performing Unnecessary Medical Procedures

Orlando Cardiologist Pays $6.75 Million to Resolve Allegations of Performing Unnecessary Medical Procedures
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Louisiana Doctor Indicted for Illegally Dispensing Over One Million Doses of Opioids and for $5.1 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

Louisiana Doctor Indicted for Illegally Dispensing Over One Million Doses of Opioids and for $5.1 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
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Tennessee Doctor Pleads Guilty To Maintaining An Illegal Drug Premises

Tennessee Doctor Pleads Guilty To Maintaining An Illegal Drug Premises
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El Paso Businesswoman Arrested for Health Care Fraud

El Paso Businesswoman Arrested for Health Care Fraud
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